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How have the advancement of medical technology and the increased use of computers influenced the medical assisting profession? They have increased the amount of training necessary to become a proficient medical assistant
A recent graduate of a comprehensive medical assisting training program could apply for all the following positions except physical therapy assistant
Which of the following skills would not be an appropriate expectation of a competent medical assistant? Diagnosing common patient symptoms
Which quality in a medical assistant is most likely to promote positive relations in the medical office? Sincere interest in patient welfare
You are beginning your externship in a large office that has three medical assistants. What is the best way to learn about your job responsibilities? Ask for a job description and clear directions for daily activities
Which statement best describes the relationship of administrative and clinical medical assisting responsibilities The two are equally important for maintaining a high-quality medical practice
Which is the most important consideration in choosing a uniform It should give the wearer a professional, neat appearance
What is the purpose of the American Registry of Medical Assistants all of the above (-to certify and advance the position of the qualified medical assistant -To provide updated medical and social information of interest to the medical assistant through publications -to be of service to its members - all of the above)
Because medical assistants are key public relations representatives for the physicians for whom they work, it is critical that medical assistants never Tell patients who are ill that they have an excellent chance for recovery
What is the best way for new medical assistant graduates to become good team players in the medical office Show consideration and appreciation for each member of the staff
Which is not a good reason for becoming an active member of a medical assisting professional organization Ensuring fair pay by asking others about their salaries
The best way to earn a favorable evaluation on your externship is to Show integrity and practice high ethical standards
Which statement is true regarding the status of students during the externship compared with that of regular employees Students are expected to perform under the same professional standards as regular employees
The first national organization formed for medical assistants was the AAMA
Which credential is not offered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT) organization CMA
Extra advantages or benefits from working in a specific job are called Perks
Why is bargain help often the most expensive extra time must be spent in training or correcting mistakes
Which of these careers would not be available to a person who has had medical assistant training respiratory therapy assistant
Which of the following are important to remember during an externship never handle drugs or money without permission
What is one of the differences between RMA certification and CMA certification the RMA examination is less expensive
Which of the following is not part of the Medical Assistant’s Creed I am loyal to myself
The medical assistant should consider which of these factors when seeking employment -pay rate –benefits –perks -all of the above
The first medical reference listed on a graduate medical assistant’s resume is often the externship
Continuing educational units are important because they maintain certification
The main benefits from externships and internships are experienced by the externship site and the medical assistant extern
Disobedience to authority is called insubordination
The mental and emotional condition, enthusiasm, loyalty, or confidence of an individual or group with regard to the function or tasks at hand is called morale
Talk or a widely disseminated opinion with no discernible source, or a statement that is not known to be true, is called a rumor
Deciding which tasks are most important is called prioritizing
Faithfulness or allegiance to a cause, ideal, custom, institution, or product is called loyalty
A task that is noted as a B priority should be done today
A task that is noted as an E priority is probably a(n) an errand
When medical assistants look for the opportunity to assist others, they are said to be taking initiative
When medical assistants are able to adapt to various situations, they are considered to be flexible
Probably the most important asset that a medical assistant can offer the employer is A good attitude
A connotation is something suggested by a word or thing
Office politics can be positive
If a medical assistant has a conflict with a co-worker, he or she should first Go to the person with whom he or she has an issue
Confidentiality is important because (Laws protect the patient, the patient has a right to privacy, Patients trust medical professionals to keep their medical information confidential) All of the above
Which is one of the most common physical places in which confidentiality is breached Elevators
Corresponding in size, amount, extent, or degree and equal in measure is the definition of commensurate
Which of the following statements about professionalism is true Student medical assistants are naturally professional on the externship even if they are not professional at school
Note taking can help the medical assistant to (Avoid forgetting orders from the physician, remember dosages for medications, complete duties assigned in a staff meeting.)All of the above
Which of the following statements is not true regarding goal setting Celebrating should be displayed until the last goal is reached.
Which medical assistant has a good work ethic Angela, who arrives on time every day.
A person who is characterized by or conforms to the technical or ethical standards of a certain profession is considered to be professional
Which of the following characteristics would a physician prefer the medical assistant to have optimistic
Which of the following is considered confidential health information The patient's address - The patient's diagnosis -The patient's past medical history
An obstruction to professionalism could be C. Personal problems and baggage
The prime concern of all employees of the physician’s office should be Caring for the patient
A medical assistant might be terminated for consistent tardiness – insubordination -discussing personal issues with patients -(all of the above)
A symptom of the fear of failure, which leads an individual to continually put off a task, is called Procrastination
If Meredith makes a list of the tasks that need to be done today, she is practicing Prioritization.
Tasks that correspond in order with the A, B, and C designation are Must, should, could
Which of the following is true about most patients They have no medical background and need to have medical terms explained
Which of the following is not one of the four criteria for substance abuse Repeated use but able to fulfill obligations at work and school
Which of the following is not one of the seven criteria for drug abuse Procrastination
Alcohol abuse is a disease marked by which of the following symptoms All of the above
The strong urge or need to drink is called craving
The potential for abuse is partially Inherited
When the body needs or thinks it needs a drug to function normally, this is called Dependence
Which is not likely to be one of the factors that influences the first impression we make on others What we think
Which of the following is not the role of the medical assistant in communicating with patients Advising.
Which of the following is not one of the stages of grief Dealing
What is the first step in avoiding prejudice when dealing with individuals Honestly examine and evaluate your own personal prejudices
The principal reason for requesting feedback when communicating with patients is to determine whether they Understand what is being said
Which aspect of our communication is most likely to convey our true feelings and beliefs Nonverbal communication
What is meant by the “litigious nature of today’s society" Patients are more likely to bring lawsuits than in the past
The principal message that you will give to an American patient if you avoid eye contact while communicating is that you Are not telling the truth
Which statement is false with regard to the interpretation of gestures and body language that you may encounter among patients in a medical setting they are less significant than verbal communication
The defense mechanism in which unwanted desires or impulses are excluded from the consciousness and left to operate in the unconscious is called Repression
Something that is difficult to understand or perceive is Subtle
Verbal expressions or body language, such as a nod of understanding, are called Feedback
Even when two people are speaking at the same time, various channels of communication are used, such as (Words, body language, facial expressions) All of the above
A lack of feeling, emotion, interest, or concern is a defense mechanism called Apathy
The psychological defense mechanism in which confrontation with a personal problem or with reality is avoided by denying the existence of the problem or reality is called Denial
Sounds or factors outside the brain that interfere with the communication process are called External noise
That which advances beyond the usual or proper limits is called Encroachment
When patients cry, the medical assistant should always make a reasonable assurance that the patient is safe before leaving the office
If a patient hesitates when speaking, he or she might ALL OF THE ABOVE- might be lying, have more to say, feel fear
When a patient verbally attacks someone without addressing the original complaint, the individual is using which defense mechanism Verbal aggression
Personal space ranges from ______ feet. 1 1/2 to 4 feet
Which of the following patients is probably in shock The patient who cannot think or move
The needs we have as humans, at the most basic level, include Food and shelter
The stage in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs in which we maximize our potential is Self-actualization
Pleasers are people who are most likely looking for Approval
We are able to control two things in life, our attitude and our Actions
Procrastination is often a symptom of the fear of Failure
A person who approaches sensitive subjects in an attempt to get even or hurt another person is a Beltliner
A person who refuses to face a conflict either by giving in or by pretending nothing is wrong is a(n) Pseudoaccommodator
A person who will not allow relationships to change from the way they once were is a Contract tyrannizer
A person who attacks other parts of a partner’s life, instead of expressing the feelings about the object of dissatisfaction, is a Distracter
A standard mental picture that is held in common by members of a group and that represents an oversimplified opinion, prejudiced attitude, or uncritical judgment is called A stereotype
If the patient asks the medical assistant what he or she would do in a similar medical situation, the medical assistant should Refer the patient to the physician for advice
At which time or in which situation is it not appropriate to touch the patient When the patient expresses romantic interest in the medical assistant
A person’s public space is _____ feet. 12 to 25 feet
The first impulse usually felt when we experience conflict is The fight or flight response
Which of the following are ways that conflict can be resolved Avoid judgment or assigning blame
Rhonda has not spoken to a co-worker for almost a month because of a dispute about their working hours. What factor will make resolving the conflict more difficult So much time has already passed
Joanie refuses to discuss a situation with a co-worker with whom she has a conflict. Instead, she pretends to be busy when that co-worker is present. Which passive-aggressive type is Joanie Avoider
Cecelia is angry with her supervisor over a disciplinary write-up. During her counseling session, Cecelia complains that the supervisor never gets to work on time. Which passive-aggressive type is Cecelia Distracter
Anne complains that her supervisor is having obvious problems at home, which makes her very difficult to deal with, although Anne does not know the supervisor well outside the workplace. Anne says that her recent write-ups are a result of the supervisor b Mind reader
Alicia has become more and more upset about her work situation but has not approached her supervisor about any of the issues. Finally, she snaps at an extern over a trivial issue and goes to lunch without explaining her attitude to anyone. Which passive-a Gunnysacker
Jessica resents Becki for receiving a promotion, so she constantly moves the items on the front desk around, which she knows bothers Becki. Which passive-aggressive type is Jessica Trivial tyrannize
Suzie was called into the supervisor’s office and spent about an hour speaking to the office manager. When she left, she went into the break room and encountered Ron. Ron made a comment about her lengthy “reprimand” as a joke. Suzie then said, “At least I Beltliner
Barry holds resentment toward his supervisor because he was promised a raise after 1 year when he was hired. At the end of that year, the supervisor told him that he would not get a raise because his work performance did not warrant an increase. When at l Contract tyrannizer
Lana constantly finds fault with the extern at her clinic. According to Lana, the extern does nothing right. An opening has come up at the clinic, and the extern seems likely to be hired for the position. Everyone likes the extern, except Lana. Several da Blamer
When Terri has a conflict with a co-worker, she brings up every issue that has ever been a problem between the two of them. What passive-aggressive type might Terri be Kitchen sink fighter
Carrie knows that Jerri had a drug problem when she was in high school, but Jerri went through rehab and has not had issues for more than 20 years. Because she was never arrested or charged, she did not have to disclose the situation in her pre-employment Benedict Arnold
Georgia has acted very cool toward Ben for about a week. Ben asked if there was a problem between them, but Georgia replied that nothing was wrong. Which passive-aggressive type is Georgia pseudoaccommodator
Which word best describes issues that have the moral implication of right and wrong Ethics
Which statement best defines the practice known as fee splitting The unethical practice in which physicians are paid for referring patients
Which statement best describes the practice of physicians waiving co-payments required by insurance companies The practice may violate insurer’s policies if done routinely
The ethical responsibility of a sports medicine physician includes The protection of the health and safety of all participants
What ethical problem is created with the use of computers and patient databases in the modern medical office unauthorized persons may gain access to confidential medical records
Ghost surgery is a term describing an unethical situation in which A physician other than the one approved by the patient performs the surgery
An obligation that people have or perceive themselves to have is called a(n) Duty
Physicians play a major role in lessening the scope and severity of which of the following all of the above (1.Elder abuse 2.CHild maltreatment 3.Intimate partner violence 4. ALL OF THE ABOVE)
With regard to medical ethics, which term deals with the fair distribution of benefits and burdens among individuals or groups in society having legitimate claims on those benefits and burdens Justice
Which type of ethical problem is characterized by two or more courses of action, in which, regardless of the course taken, something of value will be lost Ethical dilemma
With regard to ethical distress, what stands in the way of making an ethical choice Barriers
The first step in the five-step process of ethical decision making is Gathering relevant information
What is the strongest argument for the use of unique identifiers for patients with HIV To keep the identity of the patient confidential
Which of the following statements is not true regarding the human genome The genome project formally began In 1890
What is the opinion of the CEJA with regard to abortion Agrees with stipulations
What is the opinion of the CEJA with regard to physician-assisted suicide Disagrees
What is the opinion of the CEJA with regard to surrogate motherhood agrees with stipulations
Which area of ethical questions involves the development of new drugs and procedures Clinical trials
With regard to capital punishment, the CEJA agrees that a physician can ethically certify death
In the allocation of health resources, the criterion (or criteria) should be which of the following all of the above (likelihood of benefit, urgency of need, duration of benefit, or all of the above)
Which of the following does the CEJA not only consider ethical, but also encourages organ donation
How many active members of the AMA serve as CEJA members 9
The document that expresses the wishes of patients in case of terminal illness or an accident after which patients cannot express their wishes is called a living will
The tendency of something or someone to act in a certain manner under given circumstances is called disposition
Refraining from the act of causing harm or committing evil is called nonmaleficence
The prime objective of the medical profession is to render service to humanity
If the medical assistant believes that the employer is participating in unethical behavior, the first course of action should be to Be absolutely sure of the facts and circumstances
Which of the following are physicians required to do with regard to the opinions of the CEJA consider the opinions but operate their practice in accordance with their own belief system
One who pleads the cause of another or defends a cause or proposal is a(n) advocate
The earliest written code of ethics was Code of Hammurabi
Idealism means The practice of forming ideas or living under the influence of ideas
When a person has wronged another person, the person in the wrong has the duty to make reparations
The type of ethical problem in which two or more agents think that each knows what is best for the patient but only one agent can prevail is called ethical dilemma
Sexual abuse or assault of an adult is usually reported to the local police
Filing a false or intentionally inaccurate report is punishable by all of the above (fines, criminal charges, loss of one's job, or all of the above)
Physicians are obligated to act in cases of ALL OF THE ABOVE (1.Terrorist attacks 2.Natural disasters 3.Local and national emergencies 4. ALL OF THE ABOVE)
If the medical assistant suspects that a patient is being abused, the first person to whom the medical assistant should report the abuse is The physician

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Which of the following is not an appropriate way to deal with a talkative patient?

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What is the basic rules of conduct between healthcare providers and the patient?

The AMA's Code of Medical Ethics clearly states that it is a fundamental ethical requirement that a physician should at all times deal honestly and openly with patients. Patients have a right to know their past and present medical status and to be free of any mistaken beliefs concerning their conditions.

Which of the following is an administrative responsibilities of a medical assistant?

In an administrative setting, the duties of a medical assistant can include the handling of patient records, dealing with phone calls, and scheduling appointments. These all require excellent listening and communication skills, as much of the information that's given to patients will likely come from the assistant.

Which of the following professions is usually the first to encounter a patient?

Medical office professionals are usually the first person a patient encounters in a medical facility.